Back-to-School Health: What Parents Need To Know Before the First Day of School
As we enter back-to-school season, a to-do that might slip your mind is your child’s annual checkup and physical. Dr. Omar Jaber, M.D., MPH,...
Empowering Parents in Recognition of Safe Sport Day
Aug. 8 is International Safe Sport Day, a time to recognize safer sport environments for athletes at every level and acknowledge the role each...
Expert Medical Advice: Going Back to School
With the school year soon approaching, I want to make sure my daughter is
healthy and ready for school, so I turned to the medical...
Body Talk: Family Edition
How do we talk about our bodies in front of kids? And what if we’re not always happy with the way we look? Annie...
Beach Babes: Best Practices for Child Safety by the Ocean
Beach visits create treasured memories for all ages, but kids require extra safety measures to protect them from the sun, sand and waves. Here’s...
Summer Travel for All Abilities
Planning a vacation with children is difficult enough, but parents of children with disabilities have many more factors to take into account when scheduling...
Summer Swim Safety
The summer season means pool parties, beach trips, camp and vacations. Swimming is a fun-filled way for kids to play, exercise and improve their...
Dad’s Health Key to Healthy Kids and Families
As parenting roles evolve and father figures in children’s lives are increasingly diverse —biological, adoptive, caregivers and grandfathers — it is more important than...
Preparing for the Fourth Trimester
By Karuga KoinangeThe nursery gets assembled. The hospital bag gets packed. The due date gets circled on the calendar.For many expecting parents, preparation is...
Beyond Straight Teeth: Why Early Orthodontic Care Is More Than Cosmetic
It’s a common misconception that straightening teeth is purely cosmetic. Dr. Michael Durbin, who was recently elected president of the American Association of Orthodontists,...
